Komunikasi Pegawai Lapas dengan Narapidana Teroris

Abstract

This research aims to explore the dynamics of communication between correctional officers and terrorist inmates at Class IIB Correctional Institution (Lapas) in Cianjur, Indonesia. Communication between these parties is crucial in maintaining security, controlling behavior, and supporting deradicalization efforts. The study employs a qualitative case study approach, using field observations, in-depth interviews with correctional officers, and internal document analysis. The findings indicate that the communication is not only vertical, representing the authority-subordinate relationship, but also interpersonal, built on trust, empathy, and a humanistic approach. Communication strategies employed by the officers include non-confrontational language, religious approaches, and the involvement of inmates in religious and social activities. The study also identifies communication barriers arising from ideological differences, resistance from certain inmates, and limited specialized training for officers dealing with terrorism-related convicts. The research recommends the need for crisis communication and psychological training for correctional staff, along with stronger collaboration with external parties such as psychologists, religious leaders, and deradicalization institutions. Thus, communication serves not only as a tool of surveillance but also as a means of rehabilitation and social reintegration. This study enriches the field of interpersonal communication within correctional settings and contributes to enhancing communication-based deradicalization strategies.